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Come explore the “Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay"—the largest concentration of shipwrecks in the Western Hemisphere.

Outfitted in kayaks, we'll paddle alongside grandiose ships rising out of the shallow backwater of the Potomac River. Accessible via kayak or canoe, there are nearly 200 ships here, forever in their watery grave. While the earliest dates back to the American Revolutionary War, most were scrapped after a World War I shipbuilding surge. In the years since, nature has swallowed the hulking vessels, turning them into habitats for the many water species living in the bay. The bay and its surrounding areas are also home to other unique wildlife, such as river otters, river hawks, and bald eagles. Last year, Mallows Bay was nominated to be a national marine sanctuary.

Join the head of Atlas Obscura Society DC Matt Blitz and Judy Lathrop of Atlantic Kayak as we spend a spring afternoon exploring this historic and magical place.